Workplace Relations and Executive Employment

Workplace law is continually changing and employers must ensure that from engagement through to termination they comply with the current legislative system.

Argyle's Workplace Relations team assists business clients by effectively managing employee engagements, terminations, employee restraints, and release terms, providing both legal and commercial solutions for clients.

The Workplace Relations team provides comprehensive advice on all aspects of workplace law under the Fair Work Act 2009 and other legislation.

How can we help you?

You the employer

Our Workplace Relations team has experience in acting for employers and offer the following services:

• interpreting and advising on employment contracts and executive service contracts;
• drafting employment contracts and executive service contracts;
• drafting executive share plans, options, incentive plans, and phantom structures;
• advising on workplace policies;
• advising on termination of employees;
• negotiating release conditions and drafting release documentation;
• advising on potential claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination, or general protections claims;
• drafting and advising on employee restraints; and
• advising on employee entitlements on a transfer of business.

You the employee

Our Workplace Relations team understands the legal issues relating to employees and provides the following services to employees:

• interpreting and advising on employment contracts and executive service contracts;
• advising on terminations;
• negotiating release conditions and drafting release documentation;
• advising on potential claims including unfair dismissal, discrimination, or general protections claims; and
• advising on employee restraints.

Some tools we offer to achieve your objectives

• Employment agreements to ensure protection of your business and compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
• Executive service contracts to ensure protection of your business including, where necessary, employment restraints to protect your confidential information and goodwill.
• Executive share plans, option arrangements, incentive plans, and phantom structures.